more dammit. I’ve known this guy for decades.

Local musician Lonnie Mack, 74, has died https://t.co/8nVOc1DvFM (Alligator Records) pic.twitter.com/dFZMkGvdDB

— Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) April 22, 2016

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Legendary musician Lonnie Mack has died at the age of 74, according to Alligator Records, which was one of his former labels.

His record company confirmed the news saying he died of natural causes Thursday, April 21, at a hospital near his home in Smithville, Tennessee.

Mack was born in West Harrison, Indiana.

He was a guitar singer and player. He played blues, rock and county and recorded for the King and Fraternity record labels in Cincinnati.

Mack is cited as a mentor and inspiration for other guitarists, like Stevie Ray Vaughn.

He’s best known for the songs “Memphis” and “Wham!”